Columbia Sportswear Company · 2 hours ago
Data & Analytics Lead
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $213K/yr
7+ years expColumbia Sportswear Company is dedicated to creating positive change through clothing and is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead to establish a modern data foundation. The role involves driving the strategy and delivery of Microsoft Data & Analytics solutions, leading data engineering, and developing actionable insights across the business.
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Responsibilities
Architect scalable data pipelines and models on Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake), establishing standards for ingestion, transformation, and performance
Own prAna’s Power BI portfolio: semantic models, certified datasets, KPI frameworks, executive dashboards, and governance (RLS, workspace standards)
Define and operationalize the analytics operating model: request intake, SLAs, data quality scorecards, and stewardship with business partners
Translate merchandising, marketing, finance, and DTC questions into data products that drive decisions and measurable outcomes
Champion self‑service analytics and data literacy; coach teams to interpret insights and tell clear data stories
Evaluate tools, patterns, and backlog priorities; lead delivery with pace while balancing scalability and maintainability
(Preferred) Partner on SAP data integrations and analytics; map ERP structures to BI models and establish master‑data alignment
Qualification
Required
7+ years in data analytics/BI/data engineering; 2+ years leading teams or programs
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Data & Analytics solutions: Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lake
Advanced proficiency in Power BI (data modeling, DAX, semantic layer, governance)
Strong SQL and dimensional modeling; proven delivery of enterprise dashboards/KPIs
Working knowledge of data governance, security, lineage, and data quality practices
Preferred
Familiarity with SAP data & analytics is preferred but not mandatory; we value strong data leadership and the ability to learn our ERP environment
Partner on SAP data integrations and analytics; map ERP structures to BI models and establish master-data alignment
Exposure to SAP analytics (e.g., S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, SAC) or similar ERP analytics environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Accident
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Legal services
EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
Extensive wellness benefits
Employee discounts
Generous time off program
Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-03-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Swanson
EVP Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Sutton
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
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